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IAB Unveils Agenda for the 2024 IAB NewFronts: Defining the Ad Supported Present and Future of Streaming

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid a wave of innovation and significant changes in how consumers watch video, the 2024 IAB NewFronts will span four days from April 29th to May 2nd in New York City, showcasing the most exciting developments in digital content, marketplace trends, and growing video advertising formats.

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  • "The 2024 IAB NewFronts gives buyers a unique view of the video marketplace over the course of just a few days," said David Cohen, Chief Executive Officer, IAB.
  • "It's a blend of content, technology, data and ad innovation which is why NewFronts is where the future of ad-supported streaming is defined."
  • As an IAB NewFronts Principal Partner, Google will continue its long-standing partnership by kicking off the 2024 IAB NewFronts on Monday with breakfast followed by the first NewFronts presentation of the week.
  • Additionally, IAB will discuss findings from its annual Video Ad Spend Study, which includes full-year 2023 results and an outlook for 2024.

Hearst Media Production Group to Debut New Series Jack Hanna's Passport with Host Alfonso Ribeiro

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), a leading producer and distributor of wildlife programming, announced the launch of a new show, Jack Hanna's Passport. The program will take a fresh look at the most compelling stories from Hanna's legendary career and his greatest past adventures across the globe. 

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  • NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), a leading producer and distributor of wildlife programming, announced the launch of a new show, Jack Hanna's Passport.
  • Jack Hanna's Passport will be hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro, the Emmy-nominated actor and entertainer known for hosting roles on ABC's Dancing with the Stars and America's Funniest Home Videos, the longest-running series on the ABC network.
  • "Jack Hanna's Passport will celebrate the decades of adventures brought to audiences by the legendary wildlife ambassador Jack Hanna," said Bryan Curb, HMPG EVP and general manager, education/information.
  • HMPG recently acquired the library of programs hosted by Jack Hanna, further expanding its presence in the genre.

RECORD-BREAKING $300,000 RAISED BY FRESH START SURGICAL GIFTS 30TH ANNUAL CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT HOSTED BY ACTOR AND LONGTIME SUPPORTER ALFONSO RIBEIRO

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts held its 30th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament hosted by actor and longtime supporter Alfonso Ribeiro March 27-28 at Morgan Run Club & Resort in Rancho Santa Fe, raising a record-breaking $300,000 from this single event. Over two days, guests enjoyed celebrity golf, games, delicious food and drinks, and a live and silent auction.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --San Diego nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts held its 30th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament hosted by actor and longtime supporter Alfonso Ribeiro March 27-28 at Morgan Run Club & Resort in Rancho Santa Fe, raising a record-breaking $300,000 from this single event.
  • Over two days, guests enjoyed celebrity golf, games, delicious food and drinks, and a live and silent auction.
  • The San Diego event was hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro, best known for his roles on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and "America's Funniest Home Videos."
  • Ribeiro is a longtime supporter of Fresh Start Surgical Gifts and has raised over $3 million for medical programs since he started supporting Fresh Start.

7-Eleven Teams Up With Creative Powerhouse Kerwin Frost To Design The Official Uniform Of Snacking

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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The uniform is sold complete with Kerwin's favorite 7-Select snacks and beverages for $280 exclusively on www.KerwinsKingdom.com .

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  • The uniform is sold complete with Kerwin's favorite 7-Select snacks and beverages for $280 exclusively on www.KerwinsKingdom.com .
  • "I'm really thrilled to be working with 7-Eleven and appreciative of the creative freedom they've given me.
  • I absolutely love the 'uniform' we created and am excited to wear this on a regular basis and store all my 7-Select snacks in it.
  • Apple Music's Kerwin Frost Radio also finds the music obsessive highlighting a vast array of genres and guests.

7-Eleven And Creative Powerhouse Kerwin Frost Team Up To Create 7-Eleven Pop-Up Featuring "Kerwin's Snack Party Mix Popcorn"

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Friday, November 5, 2021
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The castle includes a pop-up 7-Eleven storefeaturing a custom vinyl graphic of the official co-branded Kerwin's Snack Party Mix Popcorn.

Key Points: 
  • The castle includes a pop-up 7-Eleven storefeaturing a custom vinyl graphic of the official co-branded Kerwin's Snack Party Mix Popcorn.
  • It's crazy that all of these years later I'm kicking off a partnership with the brand and creating my very own co-branded private label snack," said Kerwin Frost.
  • "I hadso much fun designing alabel that fitsmy style thatI know my fans and 7-Eleven fans will love.
  • "Working with Kerwin to create a limited-edition, co-branded product has been an awesome experience and it's just the beginning of our partnership.

APG Announces the Retirement of Mike Caflisch

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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Aircraft Performance Group, LLC (APG), a global leader in flight operations support services and part of the AFV Partners Aviation Vertical, today announced that Mike Caflisch is retiring effective July 1, 2021.

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  • Aircraft Performance Group, LLC (APG), a global leader in flight operations support services and part of the AFV Partners Aviation Vertical, today announced that Mike Caflisch is retiring effective July 1, 2021.
  • Serving APG as its CEO from 2014 to 2020, Caflischs career spanned 40 years in various positions as an engineer and business executive.
  • On behalf of AFV and the Aviation Vertical, I want to thank Mike for seamlessly and successfully transitioning the business to the extended leadership team.
  • APG operates a SaaS business model focused on the corporate and business aviation segment of the aerospace industry.

AFV Partners Strengthens its Aviation Vertical with Unique Data & Technologies Via Seattle Avionics Acquisition

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Monday, September 14, 2020
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AFV Partners LLC (AFV Partners) has acquired Seattle Avionics (Seattle Avionics), a leading provider of general aviation applications, FAA-certified and geo-referenced charts and flight data, and augmented reality (AR) technology, from its founders.

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  • AFV Partners LLC (AFV Partners) has acquired Seattle Avionics (Seattle Avionics), a leading provider of general aviation applications, FAA-certified and geo-referenced charts and flight data, and augmented reality (AR) technology, from its founders.
  • Rutter and Podradchik will join AFV Partners aviation vertical in leadership positions.
  • Tony Aquila is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of AFV Partners, which was formed in 2019 as a long-term permanent capital investor.
  • We are extremely excited to be bring our technology, apps, ChartData, and 17-year expertise to AFV Partners, said Seattle Avionics CEO, Steve Podradchik.

Plex Adds Spanish-Language Channels to Free Live TV, Available to Stream Now, including Sony Canal Novelas, Sony Canal Comedias, Sony Canal Competencias, and More

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
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The new programming can be viewed anytime, on screens both big and small, no subscription required.

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  • The new programming can be viewed anytime, on screens both big and small, no subscription required.
  • Also included in the Plex Spanish-language lineup are Canela TV, Runtime Espaol, Latido Music, and AFV Espaol, with availability varying by region.
  • Todays announcement of a set of Spanish-language channels follows the recent announcement of free Live TV on Plex , featuring over 100 channels of completely customizable live programming.
  • For more information, please visit https://plex.tv , or follow @plex on Twitter or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/plexapp.

Tony Aquila’s AFV Partners Acquires RocketRoute Limited from Alyssum Holdings

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Thursday, March 12, 2020
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AFV Partners LLC (AFV Partners) has acquired one hundred percent of U.K.-based RocketRoute Limited (RocketRoute), a leading global aviation services company that provides flight-planning, fuel, concierge and marketplace services through a single integrated SaaS platform that serves the commercial, business, air rescue and military aviation markets, from Alyssum Holdings Limited (Alyssum Holdings).

Key Points: 
  • AFV Partners LLC (AFV Partners) has acquired one hundred percent of U.K.-based RocketRoute Limited (RocketRoute), a leading global aviation services company that provides flight-planning, fuel, concierge and marketplace services through a single integrated SaaS platform that serves the commercial, business, air rescue and military aviation markets, from Alyssum Holdings Limited (Alyssum Holdings).
  • Tony Aquila is Founder, Chairman and CEO of AFV Partners, which was formed in 2019 as a long-term permanent capital investor.
  • Relative to the other parties we interacted with during our sale process, AFV Partners was the most logical and complimentary fit for RocketRoute.
  • In March 2020 RocketRoute was sold to AFV Partners and Clive Jackson completed a successful MBO of FlyVictor.

America’s Funniest Home Videos to Be Inducted into NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020
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ABCs longest-running prime-time entertainment show, Americas Funniest Home Videos (AFV) will be inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Broadcasting Hall of Fame at the NAB Show Achievement in Broadcasting Dinner on Monday, April 20 at the Encore Las Vegas.

Key Points: 
  • ABCs longest-running prime-time entertainment show, Americas Funniest Home Videos (AFV) will be inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Broadcasting Hall of Fame at the NAB Show Achievement in Broadcasting Dinner on Monday, April 20 at the Encore Las Vegas.
  • Americas Funniest Home Videos is a timeless fixture in American broadcasting, crowdsourcing short, comedic films in the midst of the camcorder boom and continuing to thrive into the age of viral video sharing, said NAB CEO and President Gordon Smith.
  • NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame television inductees include FOX NFL SUNDAY, Wheel of Fortune, JEOPARDY, Mara Elena Salinas, Chuck Lorre and Shonda Rhimes, among others .
  • As previously announced , John Records Landecker will also be inducted into the Broadcasting Hall of Fame, and the Digital Leadership Award will be presented to Entercom Chief Digital Officer J.D.